Anybody wearing cycling cap in this ridiculous heat?
Suggestions on one that is breathable. I only have one that’s useful for less hot weather. I get sweat on my eyes so I either need a headband or a cycling cap to help absorb that sweat.
Last weekend my helmets padding was dripping sweat when I tilted my head down
A lighter option that I use on occasion are these skull caps. Just a couple examples as about every clothing brand offers something like them. Wicking material and not as bulky as a regular cycling hat.
ETA: This topic was mainly pointed towards indoor use, but some of the suggestions may be worthwhile under a helmet outside too.
I use this one in white. I’ve got a shaved dome so it’s for sweat, but also so I don’t get crazy strange sun tan / burn lines on my head from my helmet.
I use Halo’s for sweat management. I like them because the strip of rubber directs the sweat away from your eyes rather than relying on absorption. I find on hot days, any material is quickly saturated.
Great is you don’t need a full skullcap.
I haven’t had sweat drip on the inside of my glasses once since I started using the halo, highly recommend.
It was very tight at first (large head) so I stretched it over the helmet once and now it fits great.
Yep, always:
Always with my bald spot. Big fan of the Giro SPF30 ultralight cap; well ventilated, protects my pate, absorbs sweat, nice touch that the inside of the short brim is black for better vision. Also comes in a skullcap model.
Love this for all the reasons you say, except for me at least the bill won’t stay up. Maybe it has to do with my POC helmet/fit, but it is so annoying. And the bill is great for dripping sweat ahead of my glasses.
But for my shaved head with a big sweating issue, this has been better than anything I tried (headbands, skull caps) that also provides sun protection over my whole head.
I’ve never had the sweat in the eyes outside problem but I do know a few folk that wear a cap for that reason. Where I have had a problem is indoors and wear a Castelli Sweat Band perhaps it would be of use to you outdoors.
Castelli Summer Headband - SS23 | Merlin Cycles
Edit I see there is a skull cap version of it too:
Castelli Summer Skullcap – Saddleback Elite Performance Cycling
I also use Halo’s, but I had to go for the “bandit” model, which has more material to absorb more sweat. I live where it’s extremely humid though, so I still need to wring it out every 90 mins or so, but it really does help keep sweat off the glasses/eyes. A normal Halo didn’t work.
Agree on the bill. Doesn’t stay up with my Bell Z20 either. I’ve thought about wearing it backwards if I wanted to not have the bill in field of view, but you know, habits…
I’m bald on top, so always have to do something to block the sun.
I have a Giro skullcap and a Pactimo version. I like the Giro better, as it doesn’t cover my ears. But, the Giro material is a bit heavier than I’d like.
My next try will be the Pearl Izumi version. I have their sun sleeves which keep my arms cooler than without! I hope their sun cap performs the same.
Although bald, I can’t really cope with the perceived additional heat by wearing a cap in the summer….but know plenty of people who do.
As for sweat, I just started using Veostrips in the last week or so and really like them. Yeah, they look dorky when you take your helmet off, but I can live with that. 
Question for those who don’t use a Halo…why? They are in every bike shop I visit, so I assume they’re in yours too…is that a bad assumption? Or did you use it and not like it? I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone say “I don’t like the Halo”, so just curious.
ETA: Per below, once they get soaked, the become great dripping sponges. Same can be said for most of these coverings though, but I think my skull caps do a better job of evaporating than my Halos.
Tried it and didn’t like it….once saturated, it just seemed to leak all over my glasses regardless of the strip.
I used a headband version similar to these and had issues with drips since it didn’t always drain to the sides.
Yep. Agreed. I have to stop and wring it out. Funny to see the people who say they’ve never had a single drip! I figured it was just me and where I live…that was actually my motivation to ask.
Same here. The tray dripped right into my eyes.
Yeah, I tried the headband version too years ago and hated it….but this seems to work much better.
I think part of the issue with the Gutt’r and the Halo (and Veostrips to a lesser degree) is that they were basically designed around someone with their head up….but in a bike you lean forward and often have your head down. So gravity overwhelms the system and you get drips / leaks out the front instead of dripping out the sides.
